Arak University is a public research university which is the oldest state university of Markazi province. The university has been founded in 1971 in Arak as The College of Marjan (مدرسه عالی مرجان) with partnership of the University of Tehran and Tehran Tarbiat Moallem University. In 1989 the college attained university status. The university currently offers degrees in seven faculties in 135 fields for both undergraduate and graduate students.[1]
دانشگاه اراک Danushgah-e Arak | |
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| Type | Public research university |
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| Established | 1971 |
| President | Dr. Mojtaba Zolfaghari |
| Location | , , |
| Website | www.araku.ac.ir |
Arak University is the largest state university of the Markazi province and more than 7,500 students are enrolled in its bachelor, master and PhD programs and more than 300 full-time professors are working in 8 faculties of the university.[citation needed]
Colleges
edit1- College of Science
- Department of Biology
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Physics
2- College of Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Industrial Engineering
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Computer Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
3- College of Human Science
- Department of Theology and Islamic Studies
- Department of Educational Science
- Department of History
- Department of Psychology
4- College Agriculture and Environment
- Department of Agricultural Machinery
- Department of Water Science and Engineering
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Environmental Science
- Department of Horticultural Science
- Department of Medicinal Plants
5- College of Sport Sciences
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
6- College of Literature and Foreign Languages
- Department of Persian Language & Literature
- Department of Arabic Language & Literature
- Department of English Language & Literature
7- College of Art
- Department of Graphics
- Department of Drawing
- Department of Carpet
- Department of Handicrafts
8- College of Economy and Administrative Sciences
- Department of Economy
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Industrial Management
- Department of Law